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+Media Process Platform document directory description
+
+Mpp document is separated into two parts:
+
+1. Mpp user guide and user manual for library user
+This part contains information about how to use mpp and external study resource
+besides source code.
+
+2. Mpp design document for developer
+This part contains information about design principle, module design and other
+information which will benefit developer further understand.
+